Summer Internship - Legal (6103)

Beschreibung:

At Arup, you'll gain an insight into the role of an in-house legal team within a global, purpose-driven organisation. This internship is designed as a learning experience, giving you the opportunity to observe how lawyers support complex projects, manage risk, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business. You'll learn from experienced legal professionals, develop core professional skills, and build an understanding of how legal advice contributes to work that supports communities and helps shape inclusive, resilient places .

The Opportunity

This 4-week summer legal internship offers a unique opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to the legal considerations that underpin major construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects around the world.

As an intern in Arup's in-house Legal team, you will see how legal advice supports the delivery of highly technical, multidisciplinary projects. The Legal team's involvement spans from early project strategy and procurement through to contract negotiation, risk management, and delivery. You will be embedded in a collaborative professional environment, working alongside solicitors and paralegals who support Arup's engineers, designers, consultants and project teams across a broad range of markets and jurisdictions.

During The Internship, You Will Gain An Insight Into How Legal Services Operate Within a Multi-disciplinary Global Consultancy, With Practical, Hands-on Exposure Including

* Assisting solicitors and trainees on legal issues relating to a broad range of engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects, both in the UK and internationally
* Experience drafting and reviewing contractual and commercial frameworks used to deliver major projects
* Exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work
* Supporting the Legal team on advisory, contractual and dispute-related matters
* Conducting substantive legal research, including analysis of relevant legislation, case law and industry guidance
* Insight into risk management, professional liability, and insurance considerations
* Understanding how legal advice supports collaboration between engineers, designers, planners, economists and other specialists across the business
* Exposure to the adoption and responsible use of AI, including advice on AI-related risks, mitigation tools, and how the Legal team uses AI to improve efficiencies and ways of working
* Gaining a practical understanding of the day-to-day role of an in-house legal team embedded within a global organisation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace at Arup-one that reflects the communities we serve and values different perspectives and experiences. We actively work to widen access to professional careers and remove barriers to participation, and we particularly encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds are under - represented, including those from lower socio - economic and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Is this role right for you?

We Are Seeking The Following Qualifications, Skills And Attributes

This internship could be a great fit if you are curious about how law operates in practice, and how legal advice supports the delivery of major and complex projects around the world.

You may be early in your legal studies, or exploring your future career options, but you are keen to gain hands-on insight into the work of an in-house Legal team within a global, multidisciplinary consultancy.

You do not need prior experience in construction or engineering. Instead, we are looking for interns who are:

* Currently studying towards, or have recently graduated from, a university degree in law.
* Curious, motivated, and keen to understand how law supports real-world projects
* Interested in commercial, construction, infrastructure or project-based legal work
* Interested in AI tools and their practical application within an in-house legal context
* Proactive and have a 'can-do' attitude and strong willingness to learn
* Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering work to a high standard
* Organised, have good inter-personal and written/verbal communication skills.

We're Looking For

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, embrace feedback and are always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in Summer 2026.

Advert closing date: 1st May 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences

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